College comparison

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs State University of New York at New Paltz

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA	State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY
Acceptance rateState University of New York at New Paltz is more selective	71%	62%
SAT (25–75)	980–1190	1170–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,788	6,086
Avg net price	$19,608	$18,809
Median earnings (10 yr)State University of New York at New Paltz reports higher median earnings	$53,032	$58,073
Graduation rate	66%	72%
Median debt	$25,000	$18,750
Economic mobility	—	3.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or State University of New York at New Paltz harder to get into?

State University of New York at New Paltz is more selective: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and State University of New York at New Paltz's is approximately 62% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs State University of New York at New Paltz?

The middle-50% SAT range is 980–1190 at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and 1170–1340 at State University of New York at New Paltz. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.